Plant Manager

Requisition

Location:

Johnstown, Ohio, United States, 43031

The Plant Manager is a first-level manager that leads a team focused on the execution of and improvement of manufacturing processes and programs. This role is responsible for all resources related to manpower, physical assets, and capacities in accordance with overall company guidelines and operating principles.

Responsible for the effective and efficient operations of assigned manufacturing plant(s), including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, materials, planning, production, quality, etc.

Ensure plant performance meets divisional goals and provides for the right skills mix and production processes to meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements and specifications.

Establish and maintain competitive production facilities, a motivated workforce and a safe and healthy work environment with flexibility and minimum cost.

Direct indirect labor, direct labor, and fixed and variable cost reduction programs. Establish and communicate specific objectives and goals for each subordinate unit; maintain a skilled and motivated workforce to meet the current and future needs of the plant.

Work with plant management teams to plan, develop, and control operations, budgets, and resources to ensure the most cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers.

Proactively review and interpret plant performance against operating plans and standards; provide information and reports to subordinates on interpretation of results; recommend, solicit feedback for and approve changes in plans to address deficiencies and plan deviations to ensure division/plant goals and objectives are accomplished; present reports on plant and project performance, changes, scope variations, and other related matters to senior management.

Assure the availability of material to meet manufacturing plans consistent with customer needs, inventory restraints, and profit requirements by managing the materials function including imports, purchasing, inventory control, and planning.

Direct all Logistics functions such as inbound freight, receiving, warehousing, line stock, project inventory, work in progress, stock in progress, work order management, outbound freight, etc., for all functional areas.

Actively participate on Division short- and long-term strategic planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, manufacturing process and material requirements based on forecasts of product demand, technology changes, changes in productivity, supplier capacity, industry trends, performance measures, goals, and results, etc.

Lead or actively participate on division/plant projects, which includes but is not limited to, developing project plans, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters; manage all aspects of requirements, design, development, implementation and testing of assigned projects.

Proactively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices; stay abreast of industry trends, technology changes, and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance production technology and process flows as well as operating and tactical plans to improve efficiency and product quality as well as manage cost.

Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 6‑8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1‑3 years of management experience.

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of…